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| A tractor pulls the grain
drill that plants the soybeans. The farmer loads the seed and adjust s
the equipment for the planting operation. |
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A cutting wheel cuts a line
in the ground. Dry fertilizer can also be applied to the cut area through
a series of hoses with this type of equipment. |
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| An outrigger or guide (long pole
at the center) is lowered that cuts a line into the ground for aligning
the next set of rows. |
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These large bins hold the
soybean seed. |
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| This gage determines how
close together the seed will be when it is planted. |
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As the seed drops from the
large bins it can be seen at this opening in the equipment. |
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| The seed travels down these
tubes and falls into the ground where it has been cut open. |
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The wheels press down on
the soil and cover over the seed. The seed is then in contact with the
soil. |